Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody(2022)
Celebrate the untold story of an icon.
The joyous, emotional, heartbreaking celebration of the life and music of Whitney Houston, the greatest female R&B pop vocalist of all time. Tracking her journey from obscurity to musical superstardom.
Movie: Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Top 10 Billed Cast
Whitney Houston
Bobby Brown
Clive Davis
Robyn Crawford
Gerry Griffith
Cissy Houston
John Houston
Gary Houston
Michael Houston
Pat Houston
Video Trailer Whitney Houston: I Wanna Dance with Somebody
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Official Trailer #2
Clip - The Star-Spangled Banner
Film Clip – ”How Will I Know”
Film Clip – “I Will Always Love You”
Live Performance
Naomi Ackie is the Real Deal
Naomi Ackie Still Wears The Fake Teeth She Used to Play Whitney Houston | EE BAFTAs Red Carpet
Special Features Preview
WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY – Deleted Scene
All 10 videos
Official Trailer - Trailer
Official Trailer #2 - Trailer
Clip - The Star-Spangled Banner - Clip
Film Clip – ”How Will I Know” - Clip
Film Clip – “I Will Always Love You” - Clip
Live Performance - Clip
Naomi Ackie is the Real Deal - Featurette
Naomi Ackie Still Wears The Fake Teeth She Used to Play Whitney Houston | EE BAFTAs Red Carpet - Featurette
Special Features Preview - Behind the Scenes
WHITNEY HOUSTON: I WANNA DANCE WITH SOMEBODY – Deleted Scene - Bloopers
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